National Council for Higher Education Legal Officer Jobs in Uganda

National Council for Higher Education Legal Officer Jobs in Uganda

Salary Scale: NCHE 6

Number Required: 1 (One)

Reports to: Senior Legal Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

Engages in activities of the Department;

Advises on all legal matters as required;

Preparation of budgets and work plans for the Legal Services Department;

Represents NCHE in Courts of Law as and when required;

Prepares legal briefs/opinions as and when required;

Brings to the attention of Senior Legal Officer any new legislation or trend or practice that may impact on the operations of NCHE;

Supports the Development/Review of contracts, agreements, Legal Notices, MOU and/or other legal instruments to which NCHE is party to;

Supports in the planning and scheduling of activities of the Legal Services Department;

Engages in the dissemination of reports of the Department

Carries out any other duties that may be assigned from time-to-time by the superiors.

Person Specifications

Holds a Masters’ degree in Law recognized by National Council for Higher Education;

Must be a High Court Advocate with a valid practicing Certificate recognized by the Law Council;

Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in legal work with a reputable institution;

Must be ICT literate;

Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;

Knowledge of Higher Education regulation is desirable.

Expected Outputs

Legal documents developed/reviewed.

Court cases handled.

Agreements/contracts witnessed.

Awareness on legal matters undertaken.

Departmental Annual budget reports;

Work

activity plans developed/implemented.

Departmental reports generated. ;

Research undertaken

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should electronically submit as one attachment in PDF the
following:

Application letter;

Updated Curriculum Vitae; including names and contacts of three credible referees;

Copies of academic certificates and transcripts;

Valid National Identity Card/ Driving Permit/ Passport; and;

Any other relevant documents to support the application.

The application should be addressed to the Executive Director, National Council for Higher
Education, Plot M834 Kigobe Road-Kyambogo-Kampala and sent via Email to
recruit@unche.or.ug not later than 4:00pm on Tuesday, 6th December 2022.

The subject of the email should clearly state the name of the applicant and the position applied for.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NCHE is an equal opportunity employer, and
any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification

For more information and job application details, see: National Council for Higher Education Legal Officer Jobs in Uganda

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